Tours

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Join an MTRP Trail Guide on a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, geology, history, and ecology of the park on one of these scenic trails:

-The Oak Grove Loop showcasing majestic coast live oaks and rare Engelmann’s oaks.

-The Visitor Center Loop highlighting coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland habitats.

-The Riverside Grinding Rocks featuring one of the archaeological sites in the park.

These interpretive nature walks are offered to enhance your appreciation of the unique beauty of San Diego’s natural environment. The park is constantly changing, so see and learn new things on walks throughout the year.

Walks start from the Visitor Center every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Walks are free and open to the public, with no reservations required. The trails used are easy, but have uneven surfaces and some involve steps, so be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring along water. A hat and sunscreen

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This 1-Hour walking tour of Hillcrest covers San Diego’s LGBTQ history with stories of the people, places and events.

This 1-Hour walking tour of Hillcrest covers San Diego’s LGBTQ history with stories of some of its earliest gay bars, the hate crimes plaque, Harvey Milk Street, the Center, the Rainbow Flag and much more. The tour covers the people, places and events that made San Diego’s “gayborhood” the vibrant community it is today.

Learn about how and why the migration of gay bars from downtown began, how San Diego and Hillcrest attracted a large LGBTQ population, and how even the gay bars were once “closeted.”

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Buon Appetito! This immersive experience takes you on a culinary tour of Little Italy as guests savor the delicious cuisine Italy is known for, while strolling through the neighborhood, seeing the sights and learning about the neighborhood’s history. This food tour will highlight several Little Italy restaurants representing different regions of Italy including some traditional neighborhood staples and new ones with a modern twist. Hear the heartwarming stories of how these recipes and dishes came to be and learn about the history of these first-generation Italian restaurants and their owners. Come hungry for the history, culture, stories and the FOOD! Be sure to bring your appetite!